1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 41 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 655 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Honda Today is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Today weights approximately 428 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 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Sports | Today |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |