1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 750 and 1956 Berkeley Twosome were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Abarth 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1956 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | 750 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
