1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 558 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (85 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm). This means 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
Model | Sports | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2340 mm |