1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1974 Renault 15
To start off, 1974 Renault 15 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 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 15 weights approximately 584 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, 1974 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1974 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | QB | 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 55 L |
