1989 Audi 100 vs. 1959 Berkeley B 95
To start off, 1989 Audi 100 is newer by 30 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 957 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1959 Berkeley B 95 | |
| Make | Audi | Berkeley |
| Model | 100 | B 95 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 25 L |
