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 691 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Twosome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 500 weights approximately 198 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 (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 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 | 691 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| 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 | 318 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 22 L |
