1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 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 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 500 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1962 Fiat 500 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 1962 Fiat 500. 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 (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Foursome | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 38 L |