1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1968 Toyota 1000 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 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 1000 (46 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 1000 weights approximately 384 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 1968 Toyota 1000 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 Toyota 1000. 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 Toyota 1000 (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Foursome | 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 36 L |