1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1982 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 1982 Fiat Vivace is newer by 25 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 528 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1982 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Sports | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2230 mm |
