1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 106 is newer by 37 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 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 106 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 106 weights approximately 495 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, 1996 Peugeot 106 (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Twosome | 106 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2390 mm |
