1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Porsche 912 is newer by 13 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 912 weights approximately 664 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 1969 Porsche 912 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
| Model | Twosome | 912 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2220 mm |
