1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 1175 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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Volvo |
| Model | Sports | C30 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2640 mm |
