1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 690 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, 1992 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Twosome | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2580 mm |