1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 205 is newer by 29 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 1,359 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (85 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Peugeot 205 (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
Model | Sports | 205 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |