1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1995 BMW 330
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 1113 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 1995 BMW 330 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 1995 BMW 330. 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1995 BMW 330 | |
Make | Berkeley | BMW |
Model | Sports | 330 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2710 mm |