1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1970 Saab Sonett III
To start off, 1970 Saab Sonett III is newer by 11 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Saab Sonett III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Saab Sonett III (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Saab Sonett III should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Saab Sonett III weights approximately 495 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Saab Sonett III (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Saab Sonett III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1970 Saab Sonett III | |
| Make | Berkeley | Saab |
| Model | Twosome | Sonett III |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2160 mm |
