1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1968 Toyota 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 1000 (46 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 1000 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota 1000 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 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 1968 Toyota 1000 (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Twosome | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 36 L |