1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 326 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Twosome | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2280 mm |
