1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2009 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 52 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 623 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, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2009 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sports | Charade |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 160 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 | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 36 L |
