1959 Berkeley B vs. 1962 DKW Junior
To start off, 1962 DKW Junior is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 739 cc (3 cylinders), 1962 DKW Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 DKW Junior weights approximately 344 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
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, 1962 DKW Junior (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 DKW Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1962 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Berkeley | DKW |
| Model | B | Junior |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 739 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 31 L |
