1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 1343 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 BMW 328 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 BMW 328 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 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Berkeley | BMW |
| Model | Sports | 328 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 57 L |
