2006 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 53 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Morgan Plus 8.
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, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Plus 8 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Morgan | Riley |
| Model | Plus 8 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 120 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
