2009 BMW 116 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 56 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 116 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 BMW 116.
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, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | BMW | Riley |
| Model | 116 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
