1959 Berkeley B vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 719 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1976 Porsche 911 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 1976 Porsche 911. 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
Model | B | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2270 mm |