1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1998 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento 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 899 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 262 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
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 Fiat Seicento (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1998 Fiat Seicento | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Foursome | Seicento |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |