1957 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,498 cc, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 605 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Twosome.

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