1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 19 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1978 BMW B7 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 1978 BMW B7. 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1978 BMW B7 | |
Make | Berkeley | BMW |
Model | Twosome | B7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 627 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1500 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2800 mm |