1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1959 Berkeley B
To start off, both 1959 Abarth Bialbero and 1959 Berkeley B were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero weights approximately 187 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth Bialbero 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 Abarth Bialbero. 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 Abarth Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1959 Berkeley B | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | Bialbero | B |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
