1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 55 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A6 weights approximately 1553 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 2012 Audi A6 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, 2012 Audi A6 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, 2012 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2012 Audi A6 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. 2012 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2012 Audi A6 | |
Make | Berkeley | Audi |
Model | Sports | A6 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 75 L |