1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 1967 DAF 44 is newer by 8 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 844 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 DAF 44 (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 DAF 44 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 DAF 44 weights approximately 450 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 DAF 44 (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Berkeley | DAF |
| Model | Twosome | 44 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2260 mm |
