1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 17 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), 1973 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 269 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 1973 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 1973 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, 1973 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Berkeley | Reliant |
Model | Twosome | Rebel |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
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 | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2270 mm |