1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 36 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 922 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 1995 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, 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lada |
| Model | Twosome | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |
