2008 BMW 120 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 120 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |