1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1969 Morgan 4

To start off, 1969 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morgan 4 weights approximately 279 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 1969 Morgan 4 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 1969 Morgan 4. 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, 1969 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.

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