1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1999 Acura EL
To start off, 1999 Acura EL is newer by 42 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura EL weights approximately 797 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, 1999 Acura EL (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Acura EL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1999 Acura EL | |
| Make | Berkeley | Acura |
| Model | Sports | EL |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2619 mm |
