1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1969 Citroen Dyane 4
To start off, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 is newer by 11 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 6 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
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, 1958 Berkeley Foursome (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | Foursome | Dyane 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
