1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (85 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 502 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 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica. 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 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Foursome | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 58 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2430 mm |