1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 12 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 667 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, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring 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 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
Make | Berkeley | BMW |
Model | B 95 | Touring |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |