1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1965 Steyr 500D is newer by 6 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 489 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Steyr 500D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Steyr 500D (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Steyr 500D should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Steyr 500D weights approximately 175 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 1965 Steyr 500D 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 1965 Steyr 500D. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
Make | Berkeley | Steyr |
Model | Twosome | 500D |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |