1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 33 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1408 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (267 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sports | SL |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 80 L |
