1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 35 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1212 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, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
| Model | Twosome | 928 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 76 L |
