1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1959 Berkeley B
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley QB and 1959 Berkeley B were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley QB weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
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, 1959 Berkeley B (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1959 Berkeley B | |
| Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| Model | QB | B |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 25 L |
