1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2002 Toyota Previa is newer by 44 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Previa weights approximately 1169 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, 2002 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. 2002 Toyota Previa 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. 2002 Toyota Previa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Foursome | Previa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2900 mm |
