1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 53 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 876 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Foursome | Insight |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2550 mm |
