1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 452 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, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | B 95 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
