1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 4 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 356 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Mazda R 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mazda R 360 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1963 Mazda R 360 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 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Twosome | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
