1989 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Beretta and 1989 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. (164 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Because 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Beretta | S |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
