1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Berkeley QB
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Berkeley QB were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley QB weights approximately 76 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 QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB 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 QB | |
| Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| Model | Twosome | QB |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
