2004 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2004 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2004 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 2004 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Berlingo | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Berlingo | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
