1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Trabant |
| Model | QB | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2390 mm |
