2007 Audi R8 vs. 1957 Berkeley Sports
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 50 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 1283 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 2007 Audi R8 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, 2007 Audi R8 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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi R8 | 1957 Berkeley Sports | |
| Make | Audi | Berkeley |
| Model | R8 | Sports |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 301 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 15 L |
