1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, 1970 DAF 44 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 844 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 DAF 44 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 DAF 44 (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Berkeley | DAF |
| Model | Twosome | 44 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2260 mm |
