1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo

To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 16 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 254 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Bravo 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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