1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1978 Renault 4 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 4 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
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 Renault 4 (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1978 Renault 4 | |
Make | Berkeley | Renault |
Model | QB | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |