1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 20 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1332 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 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Foursome | Blazer |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2710 mm |