2000 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Berlingo and 2000 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 2000 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Berlingo | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Berlingo | Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |