1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 614 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. 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, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Prelude | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
