1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline 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 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 698 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 1970 Nissan Skyline 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 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.

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