1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 615 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome.
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. 1979 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 1958 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1958 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Twosome | Prelude |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2330 mm |