1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1976 Seat 127
To start off, 1976 Seat 127 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 127 weights approximately 237 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, 1976 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1976 Seat 127 | |
Make | Berkeley | Seat |
Model | Foursome | 127 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |