1997 Honda Today vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 794 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Today | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
