1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2004 MG ZT
To start off, 2004 MG ZT is newer by 45 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MG ZT (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MG ZT weights approximately 1017 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, 2004 MG ZT (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2004 MG ZT | |
| Make | Berkeley | MG |
| Model | Foursome | ZT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2760 mm |
