1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce 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 2,620 cc, 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 874 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | QB | Luce |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2590 mm |
