1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1999 Fiat Palio
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 948 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 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1999 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Berkeley | Fiat |
| Model | Sports | Palio |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 58 L |
