1988 Renault 19 vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 19 (91 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 486 kg more than 1988 Renault 19.
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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 19 | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Renault | Citroen |
Model | 19 | Berlingo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |