1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1996 Seat Ibiza 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Ibiza (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 798 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 Seat Ibiza (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Berkeley | Seat |
Model | Sports | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 45 L |