1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 53 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB.
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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Berkeley | Land Rover |
| Model | QB | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2670 mm |
