1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1195 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 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley B 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy 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 | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
Model | B 95 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1505 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2750 mm |