1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 934 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 Honda Prelude (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1997 Honda Prelude 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. 1997 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Foursome | Prelude |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 60 L |