2002 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover City (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover City should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Rover City.
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, 2003 Rover City (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Rover City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Berlingo | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Berlingo | City |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
