1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 1124 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 1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
| Model | Foursome | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 58 L |
