1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Twosome and 1959 Riley Two Point Six were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 1335 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 1959 Riley Two Point Six 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 1959 Riley Two Point Six. 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Berkeley | Riley |
| Model | Twosome | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2890 mm |
