1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1979 Saab 900
To start off, 1979 Saab 900 is newer by 22 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Saab 900 (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Saab 900 weights approximately 968 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, 1979 Saab 900 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1979 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Saab |
| Model | Sports | 900 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2530 mm |
