1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1995 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1995 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Meteor | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
