1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 11 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow weights approximately 114 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | QB | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2100 mm |
