1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1962 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Wartburg |
| Model | QB | 311 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |
