1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 2392 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Berkeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sports | Express |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 117 L |
