1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, both 1960 Berkeley Twosome and 1960 Fairthorpe Electron were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron weights approximately 185 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fairthorpe Electron 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 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Twosome | Electron |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| 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 | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
