1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1974 Fiat 133
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 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 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 133 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1974 Fiat 133 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 Fiat 133. 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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1974 Fiat 133 | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Foursome | 133 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |