1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 1285 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 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 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 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Berkeley | Ferrari |
Model | Twosome | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2420 mm |