1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 1178 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 Mitsubishi Colt (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sports | Colt |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 47 L |
