1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1314 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.
Because 1978 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Berkeley | Pontiac |
Model | Sports | Firebird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 76 L |