1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1991 Opel Astra
To start off, 1991 Opel Astra is newer by 32 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Astra (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Astra weights approximately 472 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, 1991 Opel Astra (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1991 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Berkeley | Opel |
| Model | Foursome | Astra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2610 mm |
