1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1783 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Berkeley | Kia |
Model | Sports | Sorento |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 168 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 | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 80 L |