1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1959 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley QB and 1959 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 26 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (13 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 219 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
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 (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1959 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | QB | 2CV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 13 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 19 L |