1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Gen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Gen (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Gen should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
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 Proton Gen (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Gen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Berkeley | Proton |
Model | Sports | Gen |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 190 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 Length | 3130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 50 L |