1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Berkeley Foursome were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley Foursome weights approximately 51 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.
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 Foursome (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| Model | Twosome | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
