1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 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 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 1002 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 1974 Volvo 244 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 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | Sports | 244 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |
