1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1978 Fiat Ritmo

To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 242 kg more than 1978 Fiat Ritmo.

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, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (116 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm). This means 1996 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Ritmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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