1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2000 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 41 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 527 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2000 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Twosome | Charade |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2400 mm |
