1959 Berkeley B vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1141 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | B | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 64 L |
