1987 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 324 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Beretta | 9 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
