1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1168 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 1988 Porsche 911 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, 1988 Porsche 911 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Berkeley | Porsche |
Model | Sports | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 77 L |