1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 36 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 753 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sports | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
