1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1962 Innocenti 950 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B 95 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 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. 1962 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Because 1962 Innocenti 950 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 1962 Innocenti 950. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95, 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, 1962 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Berkeley | Innocenti |
Model | B 95 | 950 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |