1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Berkeley B
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 600 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1957 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 1957 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, 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 B (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1959 Berkeley B | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | 600 | B |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 692 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 |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 25 L |
