1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1984 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1984 Fiat Panda 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat Panda weights approximately 309 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, both vehicles can yield 58 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1984 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | QB | Panda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |