2002 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 465 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Berlingo. (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Berlingo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2624 mm |
