1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 38 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 1052 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 1997 Honda NSX 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 1997 Honda NSX. 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Twosome | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
