1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,586 cc, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 583 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 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2340 mm |
