1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 15 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 748 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1972 BMW Touring | |
Make | Berkeley | BMW |
Model | Sports | Touring |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1574 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |