1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1978 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen 181 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 582 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1978 Volkswagen 181 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 Volkswagen 181. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1978 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
Model | Twosome | 181 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |