1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 1093 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 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2006 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Berkeley | Mazda |
Model | Sports | 6 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 64 L |