1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1958 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Trabant P 70 (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Trabant P 70 (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Trabant |
| Model | Twosome | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2390 mm |
