1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1982 Jeep CJ7
To start off, 1982 Jeep CJ7 is newer by 23 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Jeep CJ7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Jeep CJ7 weights approximately 949 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 1982 Jeep CJ7 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, 1982 Jeep CJ7 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, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (128 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Jeep CJ7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1982 Jeep CJ7 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jeep |
| Model | Foursome | CJ7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2380 mm |
