1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1984 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 25 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen C 15 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 484 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, 1984 Citroen C 15 (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1984 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | QB | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 54 L |
