1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 738 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 1968 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona. 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 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Twosome | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 51 L |
