1987 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 25 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Beretta | Venza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
