1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, 1974 Honda Z is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 356 cc (2 cylinders), 1974 Honda Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda Z (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda Z weights approximately 205 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.
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, 1958 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Honda Z | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Twosome | Z |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 57.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |