1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1975 Suzuki LJ 20
To start off, 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 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 359 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 (27 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Because 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Berkeley Sports (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Suzuki LJ 20. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Berkeley Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Suzuki LJ 20.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1975 Suzuki LJ 20 | |
Make | Berkeley | Suzuki |
Model | Sports | LJ 20 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |