1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1997 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 38 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1277 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1997 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Foursome | Venture |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2850 mm |
