1993 Porsche 965 vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965.
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 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 965 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Porsche | Riley |
Model | 965 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |