1999 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Berlingo and 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Berlingo | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Berlingo | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3000 mm |
