1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 14 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 1,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 945 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 1974 Lamborghini Urraco 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 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Twosome | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 53 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 80 L |
