1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1984 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1984 Nissan Micra 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Micra weights approximately 284 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, 1984 Nissan Micra (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1984 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
| Model | QB | Micra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2310 mm |
