1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1984 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 25 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 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Nova (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Nova should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Nova weights approximately 435 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, 1984 Vauxhall Nova (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1984 Vauxhall Nova | |
Make | Berkeley | Vauxhall |
Model | Twosome | Nova |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2350 mm |