1997 Holden Statesman vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1997 Holden Statesman is newer by 42 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman.
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, 1997 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. 1997 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1955 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1955 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Statesman | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | Statesman | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |