1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 15 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 691 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 89 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley QB (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
Model | QB | Minica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |