1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 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 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 18 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 500 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1970 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 1970 Fiat 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Twosome | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
