1959 Berkeley B vs. 1984 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1984 Fiat Uno is newer by 25 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Uno. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat Uno weights approximately 334 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, 1984 Fiat Uno (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1984 Fiat Uno | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | B | Uno |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 41 L |
