1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 52 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 905 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mini |
| Model | Twosome | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |
