1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 9 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1742 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais 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 | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Berkeley | Cadillac |
| Model | B 95 | Calais |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 82 L |
