1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1995 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1995 Infiniti J30 is newer by 36 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 1132 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, 1995 Infiniti J30 (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1995 Infiniti J30 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. 1995 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1995 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Infiniti |
| Model | Foursome | J30 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 72 L |
