1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 44 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), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 1145 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, 2004 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Berkeley | Rover |
Model | Twosome | 75 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 65 L |