1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rio weights approximately 717 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, 2011 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Berkeley | Kia |
| Model | Foursome | Rio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 45 L |
