1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 1103 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 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Berkeley | Skoda |
| Model | Sports | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 207 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 | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 55 L |
