1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 51 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 1063 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, 2010 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | QB | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
