1991 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1991 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Beretta and 1991 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1991 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1991 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 334 kg more than 1991 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Beretta | 1991 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
| Model | Beretta | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
