1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1462 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 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jeep |
| Model | Foursome | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 70 L |
