1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1962 BMW 1800 is newer by 3 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 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 738 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 1962 BMW 1800 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 1962 BMW 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1962 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Twosome | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2560 mm |
