1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 11 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 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 228 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 1967 Reliant Rebel 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 1967 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1967 Reliant Rebel (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Berkeley | Reliant |
| Model | Twosome | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2270 mm |
