1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 7 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 797 cc, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 297 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1966 Daihatsu Compagno 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 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. 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, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1966 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
Model | Foursome | Compagno |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2230 mm |