1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1973 Renault 5
To start off, 1973 Renault 5 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 782 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Renault 5. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 5 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1973 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | QB | 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
