1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1965 Simca 1300 is newer by 8 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1300 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 714 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 1965 Simca 1300 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 1965 Simca 1300. 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, 1965 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Simca |
| Model | Sports | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |
