1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1973 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1973 Sunbeam Chamois is newer by 14 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 875 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Chamois is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Sunbeam Chamois weights approximately 397 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Sunbeam Chamois (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Chamois will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1973 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Berkeley | Sunbeam |
| Model | Twosome | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2090 mm |
