1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1960 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1960 Innocenti 950 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Innocenti 950 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 425 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 1960 Innocenti 950 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 1960 Innocenti 950. 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, 1960 Innocenti 950 (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1960 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Innocenti |
| Model | Twosome | 950 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2130 mm |
