1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2302 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.
Because 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 Mercedes-Benz 600. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Foursome | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 6329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3910 mm |
