1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 403 (56 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 717 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 1959 Peugeot 403 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 1959 Peugeot 403. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Twosome | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2670 mm |
