1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Berkeley | Trabant |
Model | Foursome | P 70 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2390 mm |