1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 40 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), 1998 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1444 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Berkeley | Plymouth |
| Model | Foursome | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| 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 | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2880 mm |
