1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 766 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 Lancia Prisma (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
| Model | Sports | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2480 mm |
