1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 753 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Berkeley | Suzuki |
| Model | Sports | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 40 L |
