1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 600 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1956 Abarth 600 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 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1959 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | 600 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 25 L |
