1998 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 330 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Berlingo | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Berlingo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
