1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1512 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 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sports | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 209 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 | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2919 mm |
