1959 Berkeley B vs. 1980 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1980 Innocenti Mini is newer by 21 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1980 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 364 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, 1980 Innocenti Mini (70 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1980 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Berkeley | Innocenti |
| Model | B | Mini |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |
