1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 48 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 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 931 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, 2005 Honda Civic (118 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Berkeley | Honda |
Model | Sports | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 118 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 50 L |