2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 55 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 665 kg more than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1953 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1953 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Land Rover | Riley |
Model | Discovery | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2443 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 59 L |