1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 823 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
Model | Foursome | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 80 L |