1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1998 Honda Life

To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 2 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 312 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 1996 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life 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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