1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today 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 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley QB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley QB (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Today weights approximately 329 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley QB. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | QB | Today |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
