1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1959 Porsche 356 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 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
Model | Twosome | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2110 mm |