1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1965 Riley 4 is newer by 6 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 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Riley 4 weights approximately 843 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 1965 Riley 4 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 1965 Riley 4. 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, 1965 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Berkeley | Riley |
Model | Twosome | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 37 Nm | 121 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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2530 mm |