1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Seat 600

To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Seat 600 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 1959 Seat 600 (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Seat 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Seat 600 weights approximately 270 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 Seat 600 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 Seat 600. 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 Seat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Berkeley Twosome 1959 Seat 600
Make Berkeley Seat
Model Twosome 600
Year Released 1959 1959
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 18 HP 19 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 37 Nm 40 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 305 kg 575 kg
Vehicle Length 3130 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1280 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1060 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 1790 mm 2010 mm


 

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