1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1973 Honda 145
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 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 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 452 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.
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, 1973 Honda 145 (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1973 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Foursome | 145 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2260 mm |
