1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Renault Juva (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Renault Juva should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 640 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Renault Juva 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 1955 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome, 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, 1955 Renault Juva (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Renault Juva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Twosome | Juva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2360 mm |
