1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1996 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 806 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 2,086 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 806 (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 1267 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 806 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 806 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 806 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Twosome | 806 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2830 mm |
