1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 50 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 1149 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, 2008 Renault Kangoo (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Foursome | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2700 mm |
