2003 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Berlingo and 2003 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 376 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. 2003 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Berlingo | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Berlingo | 407 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
