1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1979 Nissan Stanza 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 574 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, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
| Model | QB | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
