1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 11 (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 11 weights approximately 554 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, 1984 Renault 11 (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | QB | 11 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| 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 | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2490 mm |
