2000 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Because 2000 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Elise | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Lotus | Citroen |
| Model | Elise | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |
