1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Foursome and 1959 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 294 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1959 Triumph Herald 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 Triumph Herald. 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 Triumph Herald (83 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Berkeley | Triumph |
| Model | Foursome | Herald |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 29 L |
