1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 46 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1013 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Twosome | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 100 L |
