1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1990 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Jimny 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1990 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1990 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Berkeley | Suzuki |
Model | Foursome | Jimny |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |