1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 14 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1732 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 1973 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1973 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Foursome | Suburban |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3300 mm |