1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 13 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 644 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 1972 Mazda 818 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 1972 Mazda 818. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Foursome | 818 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2320 mm |
