1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 4 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1996 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Berlingo | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Berlingo | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |