1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1960 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 1055 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.
Because 1950 Austin A 90 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 1950 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1960 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Austin | Berkeley |
| Model | A 90 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 25 L |
