1990 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 71 kg more than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 2012 Citroen Berlingo
Make Honda Citroen
Model Legend Berlingo
Year Released 1990 2012
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 1558 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 212 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 226 km/hour 160 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 16.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1504 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L


 

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