1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Ascona weights approximately 452 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, 1985 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | Foursome | Ascona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |