1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1963 MG Midget is newer by 4 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), 1963 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG Midget weights approximately 417 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1963 MG Midget 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 1963 MG Midget. 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, 1963 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Berkeley | MG |
| Model | Twosome | Midget |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2032 mm |
