1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 1084 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 1997 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Berkeley | Kia |
Model | QB | Potentia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2720 mm |