1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1980 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1980 Lancia Gamma is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Gamma (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 1015 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.
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, 1980 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. 1980 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1960 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1960 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1980 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
Model | Twosome | Gamma |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 59 L |