1959 Berkeley QB vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 54 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 2108 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley QB. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Berkeley | Land Rover |
| Model | QB | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2745 mm |
