1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1984 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1984 Subaru Rex is newer by 25 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 691 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Twosome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Subaru Rex weights approximately 240 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1984 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | Twosome | Rex |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2260 mm |
