1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 500 (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 500 weights approximately 210 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 1974 Fiat 500 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 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 1974 Fiat 500 (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Twosome | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
