1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 434 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | QB | Corsa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 1452 cc |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2510 mm |