1994 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 247 kg more than 1994 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, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Prelude | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Prelude | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
