1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 928 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 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 87 L |
