1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 220 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.
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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Xantia | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
