1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1986 Renault Rodeo
To start off, 1986 Renault Rodeo is newer by 27 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Renault Rodeo. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Rodeo weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Renault Rodeo (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Rodeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1986 Renault Rodeo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Foursome | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 34 L |
