2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 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 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Express | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
