1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 35 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 1103 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 1992 Maserati Ghibli 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 1992 Maserati Ghibli. 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Berkeley | Maserati |
Model | Sports | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2520 mm |