1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 1252 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 Rover P5 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 Rover P5. 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 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Rover |
| Model | Foursome | P5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
