1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 40 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1365 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.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan 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. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Twosome | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2850 mm |
