1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 38 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Berkeley | Plymouth |
| Model | Twosome | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2880 mm |
