1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1959 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Austin | Berkeley |
| Model | A 40 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 25 L |
