1983 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna is newer by 24 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 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna weights approximately 494 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Berkeley |
| Model | Arna | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1990 mm |
