1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1975 Seat 133
To start off, 1975 Seat 133 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 133 weights approximately 408 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 Seat 133 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 Seat 133. 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 Seat 133 (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1975 Seat 133 | |
Make | Berkeley | Seat |
Model | Sports | 133 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |