1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 1079 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 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley QB. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Berkeley | Jeep |
Model | QB | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2650 mm |