1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1954 Citroen 15
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 944 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.
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, 1954 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1954 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | QB | 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3100 mm |
