1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Sports is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 718 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 1955 Talbot 2500 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 1955 Talbot 2500. 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Berkeley | Talbot |
Model | Sports | 2500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |