1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 27 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Twosome | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
