1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1970 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1970 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 13 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 718 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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1970 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
Model | Sports | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 38 L |