1959 Berkeley B vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley B and 1959 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 583 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Berkeley | Vauxhall |
| Model | B | Victor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
