1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 20 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1444 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.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB. 1979 Buick Electra 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. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Berkeley | Buick |
| Model | QB | Electra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3030 mm |
