1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1972 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1972 GMC Suburban 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 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Suburban (238 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 2048 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 1972 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 GMC Suburban (481 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 1972 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1972 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Berkeley | GMC |
| Model | Sports | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 7445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3300 mm |
