1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 49 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 954 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 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda HR-V 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 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | B 95 | HR-V |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |
