1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1575 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.
Because 1955 Daimler One-O-Four 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 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daimler |
| Model | Twosome | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2900 mm |
