1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1956 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 479 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 164 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina 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 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1956 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Berkeley |
| Model | Bianchina | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
