1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1967 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1967 Mazda Cosmo 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 1,964 cc, 1967 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 635 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 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1967 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Twosome | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2210 mm |
