1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Berkeley Sports
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1538 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 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Berkeley Sports | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Berkeley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sports |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 57 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 15 L |
