1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1104 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 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | Sports | Forester |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 60 L |
