1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 399 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 1970 Opel Olympia 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 1970 Opel Olympia. 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, 1970 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Berkeley | Opel |
Model | QB | Olympia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2420 mm |