1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1980 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 23 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 770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat Panda (33 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat Panda weights approximately 433 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, 1980 Fiat Panda (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1980 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
Model | Sports | Panda |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 33 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 40 L |