1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1986 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1986 Suzuki Jimny 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 538 cc (3 cylinders), 1986 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Suzuki Jimny (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 408 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 1986 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1986 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1986 Suzuki Jimny (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1986 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Berkeley | Suzuki |
Model | Sports | Jimny |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |