1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 1326 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
Model | Sports | Impreza |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
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 | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 64 L |