1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 772 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 1963 Volvo P 1800 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 1963 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | Twosome | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
