1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 39 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 377 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, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
Model | Foursome | Charade |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2400 mm |