1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1582 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2010 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Berkeley | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 73 L |
