1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1969 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 204 is newer by 10 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 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 562 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, 1969 Peugeot 204 (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1969 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Twosome | 204 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 42 L |
