1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 428 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Sports | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 70 L |