1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1960 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1960 Nissan Bluebird 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Bluebird (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 620 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.
Because 1960 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Bluebird 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, 1960 Nissan Bluebird (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1960 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
Model | Twosome | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2290 mm |