1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Berlingo and 1996 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 263 kg more than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 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 Honda Accord (184 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Berlingo | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Berlingo | Accord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 184 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1102 kg | 1365 kg |