1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 753 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.
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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Berkeley | Plymouth |
Model | Foursome | Neon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2650 mm |