1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 1023 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Rover |
| Model | Sports | 45 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 55 L |
