2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 218 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | Xsara | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1292 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |