1973 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 452 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2009 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | Touring | Berlingo |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |