1999 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 910 kg more than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Berlingo | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Berlingo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
