1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 1188 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 2004 BMW 318 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 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Sports | 318 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 63 L |
