1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (104 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 949 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 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504. 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 Peugeot 504 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | QB | 504 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
