1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 9 (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 9 weights approximately 633 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 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Sports | 9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 38 L |
