1959 Berkeley B vs. 1984 Honda Jazz
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz 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 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Jazz weights approximately 344 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 Honda Jazz (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1984 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | B | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2230 mm |
