1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Berkeley Twosome

To start off, both 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1960 Berkeley Twosome were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1960 Berkeley Twosome
Make Alfa Romeo Berkeley
Model Giulietta Twosome
Year Released 1960 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 328 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 52 HP 18 HP
Torque 94 Nm 37 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 7.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 305 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 3130 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1280 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1060 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 1790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 25 L


 

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