1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2005 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Agila 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Agila (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 738 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 Vauxhall Agila (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2005 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Berkeley | Vauxhall |
Model | Sports | Agila |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
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 | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2370 mm |