1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 227 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 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Foursome | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
