1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 10 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 347 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 1969 Mazda 1000 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 1969 Mazda 1000. 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, 1969 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda 1000 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 | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | B 95 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |
