1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 998 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | Sports | Civic |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 50 L |
