1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1978 Citroen CX
To start off, 1978 Citroen CX is newer by 21 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 983 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, 1978 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1978 Citroen CX | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | Sports | CX |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 68 L |