1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1993 Buick Century
To start off, 1993 Buick Century is newer by 34 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Century (114 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Century should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Buick Century (180 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1993 Buick Century 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. 1993 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1993 Buick Century | |
Make | Berkeley | Buick |
Model | Foursome | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 48 Nm | 180 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2662 mm |