1990 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1990 Toyota Carina and 2011 Citroen Berlingo are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 268 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina. 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, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Carina | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Carina | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
