2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 331 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Opel | Citroen |
| Model | Corsa | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
