1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 21 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 546 cc (2 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 260 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.
Because 1980 Mitsubishi Minica 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 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Twosome | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2060 mm |
