1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera is newer by 33 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Frontera (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1457 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 1992 Opel Frontera 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, 1992 Opel Frontera 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, 1992 Opel Frontera (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Frontera 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 | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | B 95 | Frontera |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2710 mm |