2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Viper | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Viper | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |