2000 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Berlingo and 2000 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
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, 2000 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Berlingo | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Berlingo | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |