1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 853 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1996 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
