1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 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 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 18 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 500 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1974 Fiat 500 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 1974 Fiat 500. 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 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Twosome | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
