1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2007 BMW M3
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 48 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 1102 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 2007 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2007 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Foursome | M3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 63 L |
