1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is newer by 40 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Berkeley |
| Model | Bella | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
