1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 17 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 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 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Berkeley | Pontiac |
| Model | Foursome | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2750 mm |
