1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 499 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 Nissan Cherry (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB. 1978 Nissan Cherry 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 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
Model | QB | Cherry |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2400 mm |