1987 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Beretta and 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. 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, 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Beretta has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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