1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1964 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1964 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Steyr Haflinger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Steyr Haflinger (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Steyr Haflinger weights approximately 294 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1964 Steyr Haflinger (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Steyr Haflinger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1964 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Berkeley | Steyr |
| Model | Twosome | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
