1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1988 Buick Electra
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 1107 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.
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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1988 Buick Electra | |
Make | Berkeley | Buick |
Model | Foursome | Electra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2820 mm |