1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1957 Saab 93
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Saab 93 would be higher. At 746 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Saab 93 (33 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Saab 93 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Saab 93 weights approximately 482 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1957 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1957 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Saab |
| Model | Twosome | 93 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2480 mm |
