1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Civic weights approximately 477 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Twosome | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |
