1957 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Berkeley QB
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 691 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 109 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1957 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 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, 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 QB (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Berkeley QB | |
Make | Autobianchi | Berkeley |
Model | Bianchina | QB |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |