1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Skoda 1202 is newer by 8 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Skoda 1202 (42 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 742 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 1967 Skoda 1202 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 1967 Skoda 1202. 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, 1967 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Skoda 1202 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 | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Skoda |
| Model | B 95 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 30 L |
