2005 Mini Cooper vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 50 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Because 1955 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 1955 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper, 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, 2005 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mini | Riley |
| Model | Cooper | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
