1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1951 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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