1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 20 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 605 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, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
Model | Twosome | 616 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2480 mm |