1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1963 BMW 700
To start off, 1963 BMW 700 is newer by 5 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 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 700 weights approximately 310 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 1963 BMW 700 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 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1963 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1963 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Foursome | 700 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2130 mm |
