1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 1015 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1960 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1960 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Twosome | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1460 mm |