1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1973 Mazda Chante is newer by 14 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Chante weights approximately 109 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | QB | Chante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2210 mm |
