1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1999 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1248 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 1999 Dodge Dakota 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, 1999 Dodge Dakota 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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1999 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Berkeley | Dodge |
Model | Sports | Dakota |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2850 mm |