1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1960 Moretti 750 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 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Moretti 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Moretti 750 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1960 Moretti 750 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 Moretti 750. 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 Moretti 750 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Moretti 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
Make | Berkeley | Moretti |
Model | Foursome | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2160 mm |