1989 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Beretta would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 568 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta.
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1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Beretta | Musso |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |