1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1961 Volvo 220
To start off, 1961 Volvo 220 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo 220 weights approximately 733 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1961 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | Sports | 220 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2610 mm |
