1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Berkeley QB
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 Berkeley QB were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 1000 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 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Berkeley QB | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | 1000 | QB |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 25 L |
