1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 13 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 649 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | QB | Touring |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2510 mm |
