1972 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 522 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Because 1972 Toyota Carina 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 1972 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1972 Toyota Carina (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Carina | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Carina | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
