1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 53 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1727 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 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
| Model | Twosome | Navara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 3210 mm |
