1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 31 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 1207 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 1990 Opel Senator 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 1990 Opel Senator. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator 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 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | B 95 | Senator |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |