1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, 1973 DAF 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 DAF 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 DAF 66 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 DAF 66 weights approximately 484 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, 1973 DAF 66 (99 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm). This means 1973 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1973 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Berkeley | DAF |
| Model | Foursome | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 32 L |
