1990 Honda Legend vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 40 kg more than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1953 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1953 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Legend | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
