1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto 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 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 646 kg more 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, 2008 Kia Picanto (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Berkeley | Kia |
| Model | Sports | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 35 L |
