1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 53 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 1393 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 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Sports | 325 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| 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 | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 63 L |
