1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 44 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 928 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 2001 Lada Niva 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, 2001 Lada Niva 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, 2001 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lada |
| Model | Sports | Niva |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 42 L |
