1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 677 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Nissan Fairlady 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 1974 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
Model | Twosome | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2310 mm |