1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1979 Volvo 66 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 1979 Volvo 66. 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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | Twosome | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
