1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1995 Renault 19
To start off, 1995 Renault 19 is newer by 35 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault 19 (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault 19 weights approximately 635 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, 1995 Renault 19 (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1995 Renault 19 | |
Make | Berkeley | Renault |
Model | Twosome | 19 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |