1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 51 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Panda weights approximately 392 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.
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, 2010 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Foursome | Panda |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |