1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 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 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 22 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley Foursome weights approximately 88 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Mazda R 360 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 Mazda R 360. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Foursome | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |
