1959 Berkeley B vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1636 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 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | B | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |