1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 45 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 999 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Insight weights approximately 490 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, 2004 Honda Insight (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Insight 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 | 2004 Honda Insight | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | B 95 | Insight |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |