1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1977 Simca 1100
To start off, 1977 Simca 1100 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 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Simca 1100 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Simca 1100 weights approximately 628 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, 1977 Simca 1100 (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1977 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Simca |
| Model | Sports | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 47 L |
