1987 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Beretta 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 16 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 95 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Beretta | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
