1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 520 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 1962 Morris Minor 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 1962 Morris Minor. 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, 1962 Morris Minor (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Berkeley | Morris |
| Model | Twosome | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2190 mm |
