1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 849 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Foursome | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 50 L |