1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 1976 Renault 20 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1961 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, 1976 Renault 20 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. 1976 Renault 20 has automatic transmission and 1961 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1961 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1976 Renault 20 | |
Make | Berkeley | Renault |
Model | Twosome | 20 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 59 L |