1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1959 Jeep CJ5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 748 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 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jeep |
| Model | Sports | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2060 mm |
