1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 823 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, 2012 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Berkeley | Daewoo |
| Model | Sports | Kalos |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 45 L |
