1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 859 cc, 1955 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Nissan Sports weights approximately 369 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
| Model | QB | Sports |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 18 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2160 mm |
