1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 691 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 600 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1957 BMW 600 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 1957 BMW 600. 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 (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | QB | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
