1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2006 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2006 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen Berlingo (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 911 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Citroen Berlingo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2006 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | Foursome | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 60 L |
