1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 19 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 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1867 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado 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 | 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Berkeley | Cadillac |
| Model | B 95 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 6964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3210 mm |
