1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1971 Citroen Dyane
To start off, 1971 Citroen Dyane is newer by 12 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 425 cc (2 cylinders), 1971 Citroen Dyane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Citroen Dyane (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Citroen Dyane should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen Dyane weights approximately 285 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.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1971 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | Twosome | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2410 mm |
