1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Musa (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 1074 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, 2006 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
| Model | Sports | Musa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 179 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 | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 47 L |
