1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 353 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 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 353 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 353 (49 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 595 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1966 Wartburg 353 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Berkeley | Wartburg |
Model | Twosome | 353 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2460 mm |