1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 46 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1249 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 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Berkeley | Land Rover |
Model | QB | Defender |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 93 L |