1987 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 9 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, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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 Chevrolet Beretta (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Beretta | CRX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
