1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 48 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 917 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | B 95 | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |