1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 37 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (79 HP @ 4050 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1435 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 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (150 Nm @ 2240 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Berkeley | SsangYong |
| Model | Twosome | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2240 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1850 mm |
