1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Sports is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 683 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 Jaguar C-Type 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 Jaguar C-Type. 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 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jaguar |
| Model | Sports | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2440 mm |
