1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1962 MG MGA is newer by 5 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG MGA weights approximately 618 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 1962 MG MGA 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 1962 MG MGA. 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, 1962 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Berkeley | MG |
| Model | Sports | MGA |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| 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 | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2390 mm |
