1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1986 Nissan Sunny 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 479 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 Nissan Sunny (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
| Model | QB | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
