1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 845 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 1976 Toyota Corona 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 1976 Toyota Corona. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Twosome | Corona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2590 mm |
