1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 1578 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 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Sports | 535 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4856 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 70 L |
