1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1986 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1986 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 28 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 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 1239 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 1986 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1986 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Berkeley | Isuzu |
| Model | Foursome | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2660 mm |
