1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1980 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1980 Toyota Tercel 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1980 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1980 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Twosome | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2510 mm |
