1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 1057 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Foursome | Previa |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2900 mm |