1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1981 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1981 Toyota Tercel is newer by 23 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 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 464 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. 1981 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1958 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1958 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1981 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Foursome | Tercel |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2510 mm |