1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1967 Fiat 600
To start off, 1967 Fiat 600 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 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 600 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1967 Fiat 600 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 600. 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, 1959 Berkeley QB (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1967 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | QB | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |
