1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 18 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 1128 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 1975 Chrysler Valiant 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 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Berkeley | Chrysler |
Model | Sports | Valiant |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 4342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2830 mm |