1998 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Berlingo and 1998 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (201 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (260 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Berlingo | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Berlingo | S80 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
