1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Echo weights approximately 650 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 Toyota Echo (143 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Echo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 45 L |
