1999 Kia Joice vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 97 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice.

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 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Kia Joice 2012 Citroen Berlingo
Make Kia Citroen
Model Joice Berlingo
Year Released 1999 2012
Body Type Minivan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1977 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 135 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.2 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.1 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1482 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2730 mm


 

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