1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 18 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda Chante weights approximately 22 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
Model | Foursome | Chante |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 359 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2210 mm |