2009 BMW 330 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 330 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2443 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |