1959 Berkeley B vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP) has 336 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1209 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
| Model | B | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 67 L |
