1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 499 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 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Berkeley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Foursome | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 45 L |
