1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 15 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 1,164 cc, 1974 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Publica weights approximately 450 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Twosome | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2270 mm |
