1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1982 Jeep CJ7
To start off, 1982 Jeep CJ7 is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Jeep CJ7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Jeep CJ7 weights approximately 927 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 1982 Jeep CJ7 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, 1982 Jeep CJ7 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, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Jeep CJ7 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 | 1982 Jeep CJ7 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jeep |
| Model | B 95 | CJ7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2380 mm |
