1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 444 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1953 Morris Minor 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 1953 Morris Minor. 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 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Berkeley | Morris |
Model | QB | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2190 mm |