1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1985 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1985 Citroen Mehari is newer by 29 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 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Mehari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Mehari (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Mehari should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen Mehari weights approximately 249 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.
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, 1985 Citroen Mehari (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Mehari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1985 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | Twosome | Mehari |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2410 mm |