1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 56 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1473 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 2013 Jaguar XJ 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Berkeley | Jaguar |
Model | Sports | XJ |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3032 mm |