1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 629 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 1960 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1960 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1960 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1960 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Berkeley | Riley |
| Model | Twosome | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2190 mm |
