1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 949 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | QB | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 79 L |
