1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 40 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (125 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1354 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.
Because 1999 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | Foursome | Omega |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2740 mm |