1957 Berkeley Sports 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 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley QB weights approximately 99 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 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, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1959 Berkeley QB | |
| Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| Model | Sports | QB |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 25 L |
