1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 771 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 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Foursome | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 48 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 60 L |