2005 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 48 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 525 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
