1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2327 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 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Berkeley | Land Rover |
| Model | QB | Defender |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |
