1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 41 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Subaru Forester (186 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
Model | Foursome | Forester |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 58 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2680 mm |