1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1961 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 750 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1960 Abarth 750 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 1960 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 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, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1961 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | 750 | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 25 L |
