1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2000 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 41 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 1259 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 2000 Holden Berlina 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 2000 Holden Berlina. 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2000 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Berkeley | Holden |
| Model | QB | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2950 mm |
