1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 48 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Pontiac |
| Model | Foursome | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3080 mm |
