1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 2001 Fiat Duna
To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 42 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Duna (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Duna weights approximately 612 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, 2001 Fiat Duna (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 2001 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Twosome | Duna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2370 mm |
