1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 16 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Twosome | 130 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2730 mm |
