1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 24 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1635 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 1984 De Tomaso Deauville 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 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1960 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1960 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Berkeley | De Tomaso |
Model | Twosome | Deauville |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2610 mm |