1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 588 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Because 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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. 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
