1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1971 Honda Z
To start off, 1971 Honda Z is newer by 12 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 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda Z weights approximately 154 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 (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 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 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1971 Honda Z | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Foursome | Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 510 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 |
