1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 527 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord 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 | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | B 95 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |