1998 Honda Accord vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 233 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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, 1998 Honda Accord, 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 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. 1998 Honda Accord 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. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Accord | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |