1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 445 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1954 Riley Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Concerto | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |