1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 859 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett 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 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome, 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, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | Foursome | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2610 mm |
