1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 810 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 Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord. 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 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | Twosome | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2680 mm |