1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 50 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 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2345 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Berkeley | Land Rover |
Model | B 95 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 175 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 | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 88 L |