1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 8 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 655 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 1967 Fiat 125 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 1967 Fiat 125. 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Twosome | 125 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2430 mm |
