1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1980 Audi 4000
To start off, 1980 Audi 4000 is newer by 21 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 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi 4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 4000 (100 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 4000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Because 1980 Audi 4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley B 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi 4000 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi 4000 (137 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm). This means 1980 Audi 4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95. 1980 Audi 4000 has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley B 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley B 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Audi 4000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1980 Audi 4000 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Audi |
| Model | B 95 | 4000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2550 mm |
