1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 49 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 1288 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.
Because 2006 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Sports | M3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 63 L |
