1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 11 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 1170 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 1971 Opel Admiral 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 1971 Opel Admiral. 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | Twosome | Admiral |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 80 L |