1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1201 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | Sports | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 70 L |
