1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1965 Renault 10 is newer by 6 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 470 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 1965 Renault 10 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 1965 Renault 10. 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, 1965 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Twosome | 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2280 mm |
