1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 1633 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Berkeley | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sports | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2730 mm |
