1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 1058 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 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Venture |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
