1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, both 1957 Berkeley Sports and 1957 Morris Cowley were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 838 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 Morris Cowley 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 Morris Cowley. 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 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Berkeley | Morris |
| Model | Sports | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 52 L |
