1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1996 TVR Griffith 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Griffith weights approximately 778 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 1996 TVR Griffith 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 1996 TVR Griffith. 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, 1996 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Berkeley | TVR |
| Model | Sports | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 57 L |
