1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 969 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.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley QB. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Blizzard (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | QB | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
