1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley Foursome weights approximately 186 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
Model | Sports | Foursome |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 25 L |