1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1991 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1991 Honda Concerto is newer by 32 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Concerto weights approximately 722 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, 1991 Honda Concerto (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1991 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Twosome | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2560 mm |
