1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1999 Opel Signum
To start off, 1999 Opel Signum 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Signum weights approximately 1179 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, 1999 Opel Signum (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1999 Opel Signum 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. 1999 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1999 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Berkeley | Opel |
| Model | Foursome | Signum |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 60 L |
