1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 306 is newer by 39 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 932 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, 1996 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Sports | 306 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |
