1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 538 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
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. 1982 Toyota Tercel 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. 1982 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Sports | Tercel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |