1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1986 Citroen C
To start off, 1986 Citroen C is newer by 27 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen C (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen C weights approximately 564 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, 1986 Citroen C (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1986 Citroen C | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | QB | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2750 mm |
