1995 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 36 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 572 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Berkeley |
| Model | 155 | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 468 kg |
