1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1958 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1508 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 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
Model | Sports | Sharan |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 1973 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2919 mm |