2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1987 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Beretta would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 122 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Beretta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tacoma | Beretta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2630 mm |
