1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1970 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 11 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Daihatsu Consorte weights approximately 202 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 1970 Daihatsu Consorte 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 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1970 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
Model | Foursome | Consorte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |