1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 1518 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 Jaguar Vanden Plas is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jaguar |
| Model | Sports | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3000 mm |
