1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1981 BMW 525
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 998 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 BMW 525 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 BMW 525. 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 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1981 BMW 525 | |
Make | Berkeley | BMW |
Model | Sports | 525 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 70 L |