1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible weights approximately 558 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
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 Wartburg Sports Convertible (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible | |
Make | Berkeley | Wartburg |
Model | Twosome | Sports Convertible |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |