1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2007 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2007 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 50 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1208 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, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2007 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
| Model | Sports | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |
