1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1967 Subaru 360
To start off, 1967 Subaru 360 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 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley B 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95 should accelerate faster than 1967 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Subaru 360 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Because 1967 Subaru 360 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 Subaru 360. 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, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1967 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | B 95 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 64 L |
