1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 556 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 1974 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Foursome | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2340 mm |
