1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1997 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Parati is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Parati (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 99 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Parati.
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, 1997 Volkswagen Parati (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Berlingo | 1997 Volkswagen Parati | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Berlingo | Parati |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |