1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley QB and 1959 Saab 95 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 841 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Saab 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 529 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 Saab 95 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Saab 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Saab |
| Model | QB | 95 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 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 | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
