1959 Berkeley B vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1979 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 20 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Suzuki Cervo weights approximately 179 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1979 Suzuki Cervo 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 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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 Berkeley B (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Berkeley | Suzuki |
Model | B | Cervo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 26 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |