1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1634 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | QB | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2995 cc |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 90 L |
