1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 43 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini Cooper (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster 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, 2002 Mini Cooper (210 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm). This means 2002 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Berkeley | Mini |
Model | Foursome | Cooper |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2470 mm |