2004 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 377 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Berlingo | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Berlingo | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |