1959 Berkeley B vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna is newer by 40 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1349 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, 1999 Toyota Sienna (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B. 1999 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley B has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | B | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2910 mm |
