1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 26 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 698 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, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Sports | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2370 mm |
