1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1960 MG MGA 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 432 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 1960 MG MGA 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 MG MGA. 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, 1960 MG MGA (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1960 MG MGA | |
Make | Berkeley | MG |
Model | Foursome | MGA |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2390 mm |