1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 309 is newer by 31 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 309 (78 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 634 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, 1990 Peugeot 309 (159 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Foursome | 309 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 70 L |
