1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1957 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1957 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Berkeley |
| Model | GT | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 1790 mm |
