1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 49 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 1,997 cc, 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 922 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 2008 Peugeot 307 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. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
Model | Foursome | 307 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1997 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 48 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 50 L |