1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 36 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1307 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley B 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley B 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Berkeley | Pontiac |
Model | B 95 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 68 L |