1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 1308 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, 2009 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Berkeley | Opel |
| Model | Twosome | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 3100 mm |
