1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1969 Renault 12
To start off, 1969 Renault 12 is newer by 12 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Renault 12 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 12 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 Renault 12 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1969 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Sports | 12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |
