1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 23 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 845 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 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lada |
| Model | Twosome | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2210 mm |
