1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX 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 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX (101 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX weights approximately 1314 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.
Because 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX 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, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX 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, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Foursome | Fourtrak TDX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 60 L |
