1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 52 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1044 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 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Foursome | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 68 L |
