1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1995 Nissan Serena

To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 1228 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 Nissan Serena 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 Nissan Serena. 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 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Berkeley Sports 1995 Nissan Serena
Make Berkeley Nissan
Model Sports Serena
Year Released 1957 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 322 cc 2283 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 15 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 49 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2300 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 282 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 3130 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1280 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 1780 mm 2740 mm