1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 44 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 827 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Foursome | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
