1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 1067 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 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
Model | Foursome | Impreza |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 64 L |