2000 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2000 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 134 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Berlingo | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Berlingo | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
