2002 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Citroen Berlingo and 2002 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Vectra (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Vectra weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Opel Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen Berlingo | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Berlingo | Vectra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |