1996 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 213 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Beretta has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Beretta | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Beretta | Santana |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1287 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2560 mm |