1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1959 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 1212 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1959 Berkeley Twosome | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Berkeley |
Model | Tickford | Twosome |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1780 mm |