1998 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 184 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna.
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, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Laguna | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Laguna | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
