1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Foursome and 1959 Mitsubishi A10 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 18 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mitsubishi A10 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1959 Mitsubishi A10 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 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Foursome | A10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2070 mm |
