1999 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Berlingo | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Berlingo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
