2004 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 49 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Acura | Riley |
| Model | NSX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
