1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 491 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Steyr 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Berkeley Twosome (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Steyr 500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1959 Steyr 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 1959 Steyr 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1958 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Steyr |
| Model | Twosome | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
