1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 841 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Twosome | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2690 mm |