1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 854 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.
Because 1971 Peugeot 504 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 1971 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
Model | Twosome | 504 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2750 mm |