1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1978 Mazda 323 is newer by 19 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 323 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1978 Mazda 323 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 1978 Mazda 323. 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.
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1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
Model | Foursome | 323 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2320 mm |