1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, both 1960 Berkeley Twosome and 1960 Mazda R 360 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 355 cc (2 cylinders), 1960 Mazda R 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Berkeley Twosome (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mazda R 360 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1960 Mazda R 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Twosome | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |
