1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 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 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 647 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 1968 Volvo 120 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 1968 Volvo 120. 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 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 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | B 95 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
