1992 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Beretta and 1992 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Beretta (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 78 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Beretta (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Beretta | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Beretta | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
