1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 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 1,069 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 323 weights approximately 568 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
| Model | Sports | 323 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2370 mm |
