1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1974 Citroen CX
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 17 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 1088 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1974 Citroen CX | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | Sports | CX |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2860 mm |