1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Berkeley Sports
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Berkeley Sports were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 478 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 500 (20 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 500 weights approximately 163 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 1957 Abarth 500 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 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1957 Berkeley Sports (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Berkeley Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1957 Berkeley Sports | |
Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
Model | 500 | Sports |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 15 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 57 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 282 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 15 L |