1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 660 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Galant (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1975 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sports | Galant |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
