1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2005 Opel Agila
To start off, 2005 Opel Agila 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Agila (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Agila weights approximately 774 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 Opel Agila (165 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2005 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Berkeley | Opel |
| Model | Foursome | Agila |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 42 L |
