1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1960 DKW Junior
To start off, 1960 DKW Junior is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley QB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley QB would be higher. At 741 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 DKW Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1960 DKW Junior. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1960 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 DKW Junior weights approximately 319 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, 1960 DKW Junior (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 DKW Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1960 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Berkeley | DKW |
| Model | QB | Junior |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 741 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 31 L |
