1959 Berkeley B vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 37 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 994 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.
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, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1996 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Berkeley | Plymouth |
| Model | B | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 79 L |
