1959 Berkeley B vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2000 Honda CR-V is newer by 41 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda CR-V (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1144 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 2000 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | B | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2620 mm |
