1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 46 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 1305 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Twosome | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2800 mm |
