1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 8 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 124 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 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | QB | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |
