1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 14 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 1000 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 1971 Mazda 1000 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 1971 Mazda 1000. 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, 1971 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
Model | Sports | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2270 mm |