1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 1990 Renault 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 738 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, 1990 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1990 Renault 21 | |
Make | Berkeley | Renault |
Model | Sports | 21 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2820 mm |