1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 4 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 608 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 1961 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Sports | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 37 L |