1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Berkeley QB
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 600 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 600 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1959 Abarth 600 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 600. 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 (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1959 Berkeley QB | |
| Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
| Model | 600 | QB |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
