1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1961 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 621 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Berkeley | Vauxhall |
Model | Twosome | Victor |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |