1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1966 Honda S600 is newer by 7 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 691 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Twosome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Honda S600 weights approximately 387 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 1966 Honda S600 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 1966 Honda S600. 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 (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Twosome | S600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |
