1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 1149 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 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Berkeley | Nissan |
Model | Sports | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 192 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 | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 65 L |