1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 42 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 662 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Berkeley | Skoda |
| Model | Foursome | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
