1964 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Berkeley B 95
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B 95 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley B 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 159 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Because 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Berkeley B 95 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Berkeley |
Model | Bianchina | B 95 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.3:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 522 kg | 363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 25 L |