1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 47 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 2335 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.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Berkeley | Cadillac |
| Model | Foursome | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 2691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 117 L |
