1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2390 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Berkeley | Land Rover |
Model | Twosome | Defender |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |