2000 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1996 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2000 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Ypsilon (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Lancia Ypsilon.
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, 1996 Lancia Ypsilon (112 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Berlingo | 1996 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Berlingo | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |
