1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1404 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 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Berkeley | Pontiac |
| Model | QB | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3010 mm |
