2007 BMW 130 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 54 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 130 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
