1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 500 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 1961 Lancia Appia 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 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1961 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
| Model | Twosome | Appia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 42 L |
