1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 9 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S600 weights approximately 420 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 1969 Honda S600 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 1969 Honda S600. 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, 1969 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Twosome | S600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |