1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 1970 Honda Z 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda Z weights approximately 48 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1970 Honda Z | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Foursome | Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
