1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 Berkeley Twosome were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1961 Aston Martin DB4 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 1961 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Berkeley |
| Model | DB4 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 25 L |
