1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta weights approximately 368 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 Fairthorpe Zeta 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 Fairthorpe Zeta. 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 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Berkeley | Fairthorpe |
Model | Twosome | Zeta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2230 mm |