1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (80 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 635 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Twosome | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2440 mm |