1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 375 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | Twosome | 2CV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 10 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2410 mm |