1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 is newer by 19 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 15 (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 15 weights approximately 778 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, 1976 Renault 15 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Sports | 15 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 56 L |
