1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Morgan Plus 4 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 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Morgan |
| Model | Foursome | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |
