1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Berkeley Sports
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Sports is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 40 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 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1957 Berkeley Sports | |
Make | Austin | Berkeley |
Model | A 40 | Sports |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 282 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 15 L |