1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1960 DAF 600
To start off, 1960 DAF 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 590 cc (2 cylinders), 1960 DAF 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 DAF 600 (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 DAF 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 DAF 600 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1959 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, 1960 DAF 600 (46 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm). This means 1960 DAF 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1960 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Berkeley | DAF |
| Model | Twosome | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2060 mm |
