1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 11 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1324 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 1970 Buick Skylark 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 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Berkeley | Buick |
| Model | Twosome | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2850 mm |
