2001 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 82 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Berlingo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
