1959 Berkeley B vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 53 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), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 1099 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 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | B | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| 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 | 265 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 64 L |
