1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 682 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1952 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 1952 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, 1952 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1959 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Austin | Berkeley |
| Model | A 40 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1780 mm |
