1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen SP 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen SP (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen SP should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 509 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 Volkswagen SP (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
| Model | QB | SP |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
