2007 BMW 330 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1953 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 330 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |