1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mazda R 360 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1960 Mazda R 360 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 1960 Mazda R 360. 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 Berkeley Foursome (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Foursome | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
