1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1956 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 3 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. Both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1956 Berkeley Twosome are equipped with a 328 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Berkeley Twosome weights approximately 1 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1956 Berkeley Twosome | |
| Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| Model | Twosome | Twosome |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
