1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 998 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Berkeley | Renault |
Model | Sports | Laguna |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2680 mm |