1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1997 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 1997 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Berlingo. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Berlingo (147 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1997 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
