1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 750 and 1958 Berkeley Foursome were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 750 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1958 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
Model | 750 | Foursome |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |