1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 9 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 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo weights approximately 212 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo 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 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Moretti |
| Model | Foursome | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 30 L |
