1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1990 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 31 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 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Seat Marbella weights approximately 362 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
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, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Berkeley | Seat |
| Model | Twosome | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2170 mm |
