1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 24 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 1068 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 1981 Bitter SC 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 1981 Bitter SC. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Berkeley | Bitter |
| Model | Sports | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 75 L |
