1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 2267 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 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Berkeley | Cadillac |
Model | Twosome | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 6160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 3810 mm |