1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2002 Mahindra CL
To start off, 2002 Mahindra CL is newer by 45 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra CL weights approximately 1018 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 2002 Mahindra CL 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, 2002 Mahindra CL 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, 2002 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2002 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mahindra |
| Model | Sports | CL |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
