1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1988 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 124 kg more than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
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 (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Berlingo | 1988 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Berlingo | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
