1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 1298 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 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sports | Galant |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 67 L |
