1959 Berkeley B vs. 1957 Citroen 15
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 969 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. 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, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1957 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | B | 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 3100 mm |
