1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1996 Fiat Vivace
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Berlingo and 1996 Fiat Vivace were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 339 kg more than 1996 Fiat Vivace. 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, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Berlingo | 1996 Fiat Vivace | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Berlingo | Vivace |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1372 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |