1959 Berkeley B vs. 1970 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1970 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 11 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Campagnola (60 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 940 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.
Because 1970 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1970 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1970 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | B | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |
