1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Minor weights approximately 468 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Morris Minor 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 1952 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1952 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1952 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Berkeley | Morris |
| Model | Twosome | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2190 mm |
