1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1982 Renault 9
To start off, 1982 Renault 9 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 9 (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 9 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Renault 9 (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1982 Renault 9 | |
Make | Berkeley | Renault |
Model | Twosome | 9 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2490 mm |