1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley QB and 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Berkeley QB weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 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, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| Model | QB | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 24 L |
