1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 17 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1310 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 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Berkeley | Plymouth |
Model | Twosome | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2700 mm |