1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 27 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 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1558 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.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer 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. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Sports | Blazer |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 4298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2710 mm |