1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 54 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1938 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, 2011 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Berkeley | Kia |
Model | Sports | Carnival |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 75 L |