1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 27 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina 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.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (140 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Twosome | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 61 L |
