1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 414 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.
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, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
| Model | QB | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
