1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1970 Renault 10 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Renault 10 weights approximately 427 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 1970 Renault 10 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 1970 Renault 10. 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, 1970 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Renault 10 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 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | B 95 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |
