1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 1960 Fiat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 18 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1960 Fiat 600 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 1960 Fiat 600. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Foursome | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |