1996 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Beretta and 1996 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Beretta.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Beretta | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Beretta | Passat |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |