1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, 1970 DAF 44 is newer by 11 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 844 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95 should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 DAF 44 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 DAF 44 (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 DAF 44 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 | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Berkeley | DAF |
| Model | B 95 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2260 mm |
