1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 33 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 376 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Prelude | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
