1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 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 1,076 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Kadett weights approximately 437 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1968 Opel Kadett 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 1968 Opel Kadett. 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, 1968 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Berkeley | Opel |
| Model | Twosome | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
