2003 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Berlingo | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |