1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1420 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 2007 Chrysler 300 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. 2007 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Berkeley | Chrysler |
Model | Foursome | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 6059 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 72 L |