1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Skoda 440 (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Skoda 440 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 1956 Skoda 440. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1956 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Skoda |
| Model | Twosome | 440 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2410 mm |
