1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 1009 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 1998 Honda NSX 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 1998 Honda NSX. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | QB | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
