1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 474 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 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Berkeley | Marcos |
Model | QB | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |