1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. Both 1981 Ferrari 208 and 1990 Chevrolet Beretta are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Ferrari 208 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 1981 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 1981 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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