1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 792 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, 1977 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sports | 929 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 55 L |
