1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 121 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alpine | Riley |
| Model | A 610 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
