1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 955 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 1961 Bristol 406 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 1961 Bristol 406. 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Bristol |
| Model | Twosome | 406 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 81 L |
