1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1990 Citroen AX
To start off, 1990 Citroen AX is newer by 31 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Citroen AX. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen AX weights approximately 341 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, 1990 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1990 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | QB | AX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 80 L |
