1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 1089 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 Hyundai i30 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Berkeley | Hyundai |
Model | Sports | i30 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1371 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 53 L |