1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 13 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 569 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 1971 Porsche 914 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 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
Model | Foursome | 914 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2460 mm |