1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
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, 1998 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1998 Rover 400 | |
Make | Berkeley | Rover |
Model | Sports | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2560 mm |