1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 372 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 1957 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 1957 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Berkeley | Morgan |
Model | Foursome | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 840 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 |