1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Morgan 4 weights approximately 499 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 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Morgan |
| Model | QB | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |
