1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 882 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Twosome | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 5680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 58 L |
