1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 619 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, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Foursome | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
