1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 5 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 559 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Berkeley | Vauxhall |
Model | QB | Victor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |