1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1997 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 605 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 605 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 1084 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 Peugeot 605 (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1997 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Foursome | 605 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2810 mm |
