1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1970 Simca 1301 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 542 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Simca |
| Model | Foursome | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2530 mm |
