1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1998 Buick LeSabre is newer by 43 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), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1955 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 1955 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. 1998 Buick LeSabre 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. 1998 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Riley |
| Model | LeSabre | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
