1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep 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 2,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (68 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 1152 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 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Foursome | Jeep |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 2659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2650 mm |