1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1953 Skoda 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Skoda 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Skoda |
| Model | Foursome | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2690 mm |
