1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 945 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | QB | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2520 mm |
