1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1963 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1963 Moretti Panoramica is newer by 4 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 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Moretti Panoramica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti Panoramica weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1963 Moretti Panoramica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Moretti Panoramica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Moretti Panoramica (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Moretti Panoramica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1963 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Berkeley | Moretti |
| Model | QB | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2160 mm |
