1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 17 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 12 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 129 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | QB | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
