1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 39 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1534 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | QB | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2730 mm |
