1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1996 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 1996 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 37 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 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Ulysse (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 1234 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, 1996 Fiat Ulysse (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1996 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | QB | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2830 mm |
