1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1987 Toyota Camry is newer by 30 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 2,507 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 1218 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.
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, 1987 Toyota Camry (207 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
Model | Sports | Camry |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 69.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2610 mm |