1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1961 Saab 750
To start off, 1961 Saab 750 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 748 cc (3 cylinders), 1961 Saab 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Saab 750 (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Saab 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Saab 750 weights approximately 571 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Saab 750 (84 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Saab 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1961 Saab 750 | |
Make | Berkeley | Saab |
Model | Sports | 750 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |