1959 Berkeley B vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 784 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 1980 Nissan Laurel 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 1980 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
Model | B | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2680 mm |