1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1961 Berkeley Twosome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda N III weights approximately 177 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
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, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Twosome | N III |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
