1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1978 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 19 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 489 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB. 1978 Fiat Ritmo has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley QB has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley QB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat Ritmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1978 Fiat Ritmo | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | QB | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 51 L |