1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1983 Mazda 929
To start off, 1983 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 929 weights approximately 787 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, 1983 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 929 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 | 1983 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | B 95 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2620 mm |
