1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1965 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 6 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 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 362 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Triumph Spitfire 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 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Berkeley | Triumph |
| Model | B 95 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 37 L |
