1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 9 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 543 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 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Berkeley | Morgan |
Model | Sports | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2450 mm |