1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1977 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1977 Mazda Familia 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 1,272 cc, 1977 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda Familia weights approximately 332 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1977 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Foursome | Familia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |
