1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1969 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1969 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 10 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 641 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Steyr Haflinger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Steyr Haflinger (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Steyr Haflinger should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Steyr Haflinger weights approximately 345 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 1969 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Steyr Haflinger (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Steyr Haflinger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1969 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Berkeley | Steyr |
| Model | Twosome | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
