1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 993 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 1980 Holden Commodore 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 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95. 1980 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Berkeley | Holden |
Model | B 95 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2670 mm |